Title :
Simplified theory for mode locking in injection lasers
Author :
Aspin, G.J. ; Carroll, J.E.
Author_Institution :
Cambridge University, Engineering Department, Cambridge, UK
fDate :
11/1/1979 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Mode locking of semiconductor injection lasers is considered theoretically through the use of rate equations. The laser losses, rather than the material gain bandwidth, are found to limit the pulse width. Estimates for power output and the effects of spontaneous emission can be made
Keywords :
laser modes; laser theory; semiconductor junction lasers; laser losses; mode locking; rate equations; semiconductor injection lasers;
Journal_Title :
Solid-State and Electron Devices, IEE Journal on
DOI :
10.1049/ij-ssed.1979.0044
